📍 Japantown · San Francisco

Things to do in Japantown this weekend

Events, hangouts and local favorites in Japantown, San Francisco — this weekend, next week and always-open spots nearby.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 7 listings

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Quick answer

Top always-open things to do in Japantown, San Francisco:

Obstetrics and Gynecology Update 2026: What Does the Evidence Tell Us? — Wed, Nov 4, Hotel Kabuki · Japantown, SF
30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14) — Thu, Nov 5, AMC Kabuki Cinemas · Japantown, SF
In-Person Class: Fresh Pasta in Color (SF) — Fri, Nov 6, The Hotel Majestic · Japantown, SF

👶 Kid-Friendly 1 🍸 Adult Nightlife 1 🆓 Free 1 ☀️ Hot Day 2 🌧️ Rainy Day 7 💘 Date Night 2 🎬 Film 1 🍜 Food & Drink 1 🛍️ Markets & Shopping 1 🎉 Festivals & Fairs 1 🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1 📚 Talks & Classes 1 🤝 Community & Causes 3 🧸 Family & Kids 1

🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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The Uoki Apartments Building, formerly The Uoki Sakai Market, in Japantown, San Francisco on Post Street. (2016)

Wed4Nov

Obstetrics and Gynecology Update 2026: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?

Wed, Nov 4 · 8 AM · +2 more dates Hotel Kabuki · Japantown, SF

☔ Rainy-day$525 / $675 / $825

Love Wins celebration in the Castro, San Francisco, June 26 2015.

Thu5Nov

30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14)

Thu, Nov 5 · 6 PM AMC Kabuki Cinemas · Japantown, SF

☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$45

Fri6Nov

In-Person Class: Fresh Pasta in Color (SF)

Fri, Nov 6 – Thu, Dec 10 The Hotel Majestic · Japantown, SF

☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$64.80

⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Japantown, San Francisco

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Japantown & Japan Center Malls

Daily Japan Center · Japantown, SF

Free👶 Kid-friendly☔ Rainy-day

Runners completing the third leg of the 2022 Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon on the Marina Green of San Francisco, California.

Kabuki Springs & Spa

Daily; check co-ed and gender days Kabuki Springs & Spa · Japantown, SF

21+☔ Rainy-day$$

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Japantown, San Francisco this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Obstetrics and Gynecology Update 2026: What Does the Evidence Tell Us? (Wed, Nov 4), 30th Arab Film Festival at SF’s AMC Kabuki (Nov. 5-14) (Thu, Nov 5), In-Person Class: Fresh Pasta in Color (SF) (Fri, Nov 6). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Japantown, San Francisco?

Yes — 1 free events and activities are listed in Japantown, San Francisco right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.